TECH-X 2010 ~ SATURDAY MAY 8TH
SATURDAY'S COMPETITIONS ~ DESCRIPTION AND RULES
FLAT LINE ~ Feel the adrenaline surge as you make life and death decisions in the emergency room. One
slip and you have flat line.
RECYCLED BOAT REGATTA ~ Come join us on an adventure of sustainability. Participants will race their
boats made from recycled or recyclable materials on our own lake. Boats may be made from any
material that can be recycled. In addition paint, waterproofing, fasteners and adhesives may be used. In
the past we have had boats made of car body parts, airplane parts, newspaper, cardboard, Styrofoam,
bottles, cans, store displays, concrete made with Styrofoam aggregate and bicycles. Let your creativity
run wild.
Boats should be constructed prior to May 7th, 2010. On Friday All boats will be displayed on lower
campus. The race and judging happens on Saturday at the lake. All boats must be large enough to
support one or more racers. Motive power must be via wind or human power only. All items including
hulls, sails, masts, paddles and oars must be created from recycled or recyclable materials. All boats
must have adequate positive floatation devices affixed to the hull to prevent the hull or any component
from sinking in the case of capsize or disintegration. Large empty plastic bottles or securely attached
foam may be used to provide positive floatation. Prizes will be awarded for speed across the course and
creativity in the use of recycled materials.
TECHNICAL MATH DECATHLON ~ Come test your mathematical skills at the Technical Math Decathlon.
Word problems are displayed on the screen and contestants race to determine the answer, ring the
buzzer and gain the score. If an incorrect answer is given contestants may again ring their buzzer for
additional chances to gain the score. Ten word problems will be given that use basic math and algebraic
formulas. Winners will go on to the finals. Ties will be decided via three question do-or-die competition
among the winning contestants. College and High School Divisions.
HYDROGEN POWERED VEHICLES ~Join in on the fun of racing vehicles powered by hydrogen. The fuel is
created from distilled water using the energy of the sun to separate the hydrogen and oxygen molecules.
Competitions include design, speed and distance. All vehicles must run on hydrogen fuel only. No solar or
batteries or other energy storage devices allowed on vehicles. Kit provided hydrogen fueling stations and
solar panels will be used to create the fuel gas from the sun.
H-RACER 2.0 ~ Bring your assembled H-Racer 2.0 remote controlled hydrogen vehicle and race
against others. Prizes will be awarded for speed around the course and overall distance
travelled. (H-Racer 2.0 Kits $117 )
HYDROGEN FUEL CAR DESIGN ~ Design and build a body for your hydrogen fuel car kit. Stock
motor, fuel cell, tanks, chassis and running gear must be used. Allowable hydrogen fuel cell car
kits:
Thames and Kosmos Fuel Cell X7 ($99.95)
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Thames and Kosmos Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit ($149.95)
Thames and Kosmos Fuel Cell 10 ($169.95)
Cars must include an attached body. Prizes will be awarded for design and body fabrication,
speed and distance travelled. Bring your completed race car to Saturday's competitions.
SOLAR BOATS ~ Put your skills to work in designing, building and racing a solar powered boat model.
Boat may be of any size and design but the power must be provided by the following motors and solar
panels:
1 RadioShack 6VDC Micro Super High-Speed Motor # 273-0106 ($3.95 Each)
2 RadioShack Solar Cell Modules 277-1205 6V 50mA (14.99 Each)
Boats will be judged on design and construction and speed. Bring your completed boat ready to race on
Saturday. No energy storage devices allowed.
STREET ART ~ Put your artistic talent to work by creating street art on the sidewalks of the campus.
Chalk and sidewalk area provided.
ROBOTICS ~ Test your robot and programming skills in a robotics demonstration activity and obstacle
course. Check with your school's robotics program for details.
CATAPULT ~ Design and build your own model catapult or trebuchet. Competition for distance, height
and accuracy as well as design. A small soft clay projectile will be used. Bring your completed creation to
Saturday's competition.
BAMBOO POLE FISHING ~ Put your Tom Sawyer instincts to work and capture the biggest fish in the lake.
Two divisions according to age. All equipment provided.
WHIPERSNAPPERS (UNDER 21)
GEEZERS (OVER 21)
WOODWORKING~ Bring your best wood projects for display and judging. Three divisions according to
the age of the artist.
JUNIOR DIVISION ~ 7-14
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION ~14-18
COLLEGE DIVISION ~ 18 and older
WOODTURNING ~ This is your chance to display your best wood turning projects. Judging will be in
three divisions according to the age of the artist.
JUNIOR DIVISION ~ 7-14
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION ~ 14-18
COLLEGE DIVISION ~18 and older
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FIREMAN'S MAKE AND BREAK ~ Challenge your skill, dexterity and athletic ability in a traditional make
and break competition. Awards will be given in two divisions.
NOVICE ~ First timers
PROFESSIONAL ~ College fire academy and professional firefighters
CAR SHOW ~ Come join the fun and bring your stock, classic and custom car or motorcycle to a show
around the lake. Awards will be given for the following categories:
ANTIQUE CARS 1910-1929
STOCK 1930'S
STOCK 1940'S
STOCK 1950'S
STOCK 1960'S
STOCK 1970'S
STOCK 1980'S
STOCK 1990'S
PEOPLES'S CHOICE 4X4
PEOPLES'S CHOICE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
PEOPLES'S CHOICE HISTORIC
PEOPLES'S CHOICE DOMESTIC
PEOPLES'S CHOICE IMPORTS
PEOPLES'S CHOICE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES
PEOPLES'S CHOICE CUSTOM CYCLES
PEOPLES'S CHOICE LOW RIDERS
SLOW DRAGS ~ This is not a competition of speed but slow and steady skill is necessary. Enter your
hottest vehicle for this year's slowest event.
ARTICULATION RAMP ~ Driving skills, dexterity and steady nerves are a must for the articulation ramp.
FAN BELT TOSS ~ Put your skills to work in tossing the fan belt.
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